Berthoud Community Library District

Initially conceived after reading the works of Henry Rowe Schoolcraft, who was known for his early studies of Native American culture, "The Song of Hiawatha" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is an epic poem based on the legends of the Ojibwa Indians of Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Written in 1855 in trochaic tetrameter, the tale is set in the picturesque Pictured Rocks area along the south shore of Lake Superior. The lyrical descriptions of this...

Celebrates the seasons of the year through poems from the legends of such Native American tribes as the Cherokee, Cree, and Sioux.

The poetry of 14 students at the Institute of American Indian Arts, Santa Fe.

The author's poems reflect the deep spirituality and values of the Taos Indians and their interconnectedness to the earth.

A young Tewa Indian describes the homes, customs, work, and strong communal spirit of his people.

The "traditional English Christmas carol, The Twelve Days of Christmas, has been adapted here to reflect aspects of the richly varied cultures and traditions of twelve Native American cultural groups from different parts of the U.S. A cultural background is included for each day’s gift in an easy-to-understand manner, placing the adapted song lyrics in the context of these tribal cultures." --publisher's website.

A collection of Native American poetry.

Describes in verse the childhood of the legendary Iroquois Indian.